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About

Castle ward encompasses the historic core of Carlisle, defined by its ancient city walls and the imposing Carlisle Castle at its northern edge. The area functions primarily as a commercial and administrative centre, containing the city's main shopping districts, the Town Hall, and the courts. The layout follows the old medieval street pattern, with English Street and Scotch Street serving as key thoroughfares.

A defining characteristic is the visible integration of Roman, medieval, and Victorian architecture. Sections of the original city walls, built from distinctive red sandstone, remain intact and walkable. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, located near the castle, sits on the site of a former Roman fort, with parts of the ancient frontier, Hadrian's Wall, running close to the ward's southern boundary.

Area overview

On average Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 332 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £36,968 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 5,574 people, with a population density of about 1,792.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
332
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
5,574
Population density
1,792.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
160.75(+331%)
Shoplifting
48.98(+747%)
Public order
43.6(+330%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.37(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.34(+293%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,596
82.41%
Other White
414
7.42%
Indian
87
1.56%
Other Asian
77
1.38%
Other
57
1.02%
Total population: 5,577

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,518
30.7%
No qualifications
922
18.65%
Level 3 (A level)
843
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
548
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 4,944

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,314
42.25%
Owns outright
642
20.64%
Owns with a mortgage
544
17.49%
Other social rented
418
13.44%
Other forms of private rent
97
3.12%
Total households: 3,110

Property prices in Castle

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£216,250
Flats20£89,000
Semi-Detached9£132,500
Terraced71£115,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

All postcodes in Castle

CA11SE

South Henry Street

CA19SA

Rickergate

CA27BY

Priory Road

CA27AR

Infirmary Street

CA25UJ

York Street

CA38EZ

Bush Brow

CA19SL

Rickergate

CA19SF

Rickergate

CA11PQ

Wilfred Street

CA11HT

Compton Street

CA38HJ

Bank Street

CA11HR

Howard Place

CA25TJ

Church Street

CA38EF

Lowther Street

CA25TP

Queen Street

CA25UT

Wigton Road

CA27NT

Coledale Mews

CA25UH

Newcastle Street

CA19SB

Rickergate

CA27JJ

Newtown Road

CA38JU

English Street

CA38HB

Blackfriar Street

CA27AW

The Saw Mills

CA11PX

Alfred Street North

CA12AA

Myddleton Street

CA38NX

Globe Lane

CA38JZ

Bush Brow

CA11ER

Victoria Place

CA25SR

Bridge Lane

CA25PX

Bassenthwaite Street

CA27AN

Infirmary Street

CA27JB

Newtown Road

CA38EJ

Lowther Street

CA27AX

Wigton Road

CA11EJ

Victoria Place

CA11SQ

Rydal Street

CA38UU

Finkle Street

CA38PN

Scotch Street

CA25QB

Derwent Street

CA38TA

Castle Street

CA12AD

Myddleton Terrace

CA38EE

Devonshire Street

CA38RX

Castle Street

CA38UY

Corporation Road

CA19SX

Rickergate

CA38AQ

Heads Lane

CA27PF

Lawson Street

CA25RZ

Willow Holme Road

CA12BH

Church Close

CA27HX

Castle

CA25RS

Millrace Road

CA11SG

Botchergate

CA11RL

Portland Place

CA19ST

Rickergate

CA38UB

West Walls

CA12HH

Fusehill Street

CA11PY

Portland Square

CA27PQ

Clift Street

CA12AE

South Henry Street

CA25SX

Bridge Street

CA27JW

Brookside Place

CA25RN

Mayor's Drive

CA27DA

Trinity Buildings

CA19SD

Rickergate

CA25UU

Morton Street

CA38HP

English Street

CA27JF

Wood Street

CA11NE

Hartington Street

CA38RN

Castle Street

CA12AG

Broad Street

CA38XP

Rickergate

CA11DH

Warwick Road

CA38LG

Devonshire Street

CA27PE

Lawson Street

CA38AN

Backhouses Walk

CA11QD

Alfred Street South

CA38UH

West Walls

CA11EE

Cecil Street

CA11EA

Warwick Road

CA38PT

Scotch Street

CA11DP

Earl Street

CA11JD

Dukes Road

CA27AU

Peel Street

CA19SP

Rickergate

CA27AA

Caldcotes

CA19SJ

Rickergate

CA38QH

Rickergate

CA27EH

Newtown Close

CA38QT

West Tower Street

CA27HZ

Newtown Road

CA12EY

Rose Court

CA38ES

Lowther Street

CA25RY

Willow Holme Road

CA25BN

Viaduct Estate Road

CA38LP

Devonshire Street

CA27PG

Ruthella Street

CA11AJ

Portland Square

CA25UD

Shaddongate

CA27BA

Granville Road

CA19SZ

Rickergate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.